WWF Submission to the Intergovernmental Consultations on Nature-based Solutions: UNEA Resolution 5/5 of 2 March 2022

This submission outlines contributions from the World Wide Fund for Nature to intergovernmental consultations on nature-based solutions organised under the United Nations Environment Programme. It provides principles, methodological guidance, and indicators to support the design, assessment, and monitoring of high-quality nature-based interventions addressing climate change, disaster risk, food and water security, biodiversity protection, and human health. The document also discusses enabling conditions for implementation, including governance, planning, and financial mechanisms, and highlights policy actions needed to overcome sociocultural, institutional, and economic barriers while supporting sustainable investment and practical application of ecosystem-based approaches.